Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

Computer used for telehealth appointment.

August 2021 - The University of Montana College of Health was awarded $679,441 from the US Federal Communications Commission telehealth grant fund to purchase telemedicine kits to enable critical, remote telehealth services and to provide internet-connected devices for remote patient monitoring services for underserved, rural, and tribal populations within the state.

Full press releases regarding the award can be found in Healthcare IT News as well as Senator Jon Tester's website.